Kathy Griffin says she’s made ‘Trumper friends’ years after bloody Trump photo sparked outrage

Comedian Kathy Griffin is reflecting on the backlash from her controversial photo featuring a mock severed head of President Donald Trump that ignited national outrage She revealed her outlook has changed since the event and she now even counts particular Trump supporters as friends I think I spent a lot of my life whether it was romantically or career-wise thinking somebody would change or I could maybe skew someone's perspective Griffin stated People at Out Magazine s Out party And now look believe it or not I have quite a limited Trumper friends she revealed KATHY GRIFFIN SAYS INFAMOUS SEVERED TRUMP HEAD PHOTO MADE HER LOSE ONE-THIRD OF FANBASEGriffin posted a photo online showing her holding a Halloween mask covered in ketchup that appeared to resemble the severed head of Trump Her photo was condemned by members of both parties and criticized as promoting violence against an elected official Griffin was also investigated by the Secret Operation over whether the image constituted a threat against the president The comedian has been vocal about her subsequent firing as a co-host of CNN s New Year s Eve broadcast and the difficulty of booking gigs afterward Despite the fallout Griffin notified People she now finds it critical to be around people that do have different opinions saying she has learned to get along with them KATHY GRIFFIN SHARES SHOCKING PRICE TAG OF HER THIRD FACELIFT AT Griffin also spoke about how people still associate her with the Trump image There are specific Trumpers that find me very triggering because of the Trump head picture So I still am confronted about that photo to this day and complimented about that photo But I get both she mentioned Griffin was honored as Out Magazine s Advocate of the Year on Saturday She stated she still feels it s crucial to be outspoken on political issues despite the pushback she s faced CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CUSTOM This administration is really coming for the LGBT locality Griffin reported I think it's major that everybody stay politically engaged even if politics aren't your thing because gay rights are civil rights she added